Understanding how hormones and genes affect women's health throughout life
Official title: Hormones and Genes in Women's Health: From Bench to Bedside
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11175134 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how health risks and disorders differ between women and men at different ages, especially focusing on conditions that affect women more, to help improve treatments that meet women's unique health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,400 |
| NIH project number | 3K12AR084230-21S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175134 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include women of all ages, particularly those experiencing health issues related to hormonal changes or sex-specific disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are male or those with health conditions unrelated to hormonal or sex-specific factors may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in health risks and disorders between women and men across various life stages, from fetal development to aging. It aims to uncover the mechanisms behind these differences, particularly focusing on conditions that disproportionately affect women. By training the next generation of scientist-clinicians, the program seeks to enhance understanding of how hormones and genes influence women's health and contribute to better therapeutic strategies. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research that could lead to improved treatments tailored to women's unique health needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized healthcare solutions for women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sex differences in health, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Jill M — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Jill M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.